From the 1851 Census (HO107 Piece 1808 Folio 86 Page 4) William Davey, 52, a Bricklayer, unmarried (actually a widower) was living at River Side, Ludham, Tunstead and Happing, Norfolk, England. With him were his children Mary Ann, 21, Jacob, 18, Allice, 16, John, 15, Isaac, 13 and Susanna, 8. Also with him were a visitor (granddaughter) Pheba Nichols, 4 and Grandson, Ashby (Ashley), 3.

From the 1861 Census (RG9 Piece 1197 Folio 88 Page 13) William H(argraves), 63, a Bricklayer, was living at House Hill House, Ludham, Norfolk, England. With him were his son John, 24, also a Bricklayer, daughter-in-law Frances, 28, from Witton and grandson David, 8 months.

[S308] Marriages solemnised in the Parish of Ludham in the County of Norfolk, England in the Year 1818, Page 10 (Reliability: 3).
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Thank You

I would like to thank all the people who have contributed to The Williams Family Tree database over the years and to those who continue to do so. Without your help The Williams Family Tree would not be anything like as large as it is. I am very grateful for every piece of information whether it be a name correction, a photograph, a copy of a certificate, some biographical information or a whole data file.

The Project

Initially, the Williams family from Aberdovey was the main target of research. Being a very busy port, Aberdyfi produced sea-faring families with many of the men reaching the pinnacle of their trade as Master Mariners. My grandfather, John Davies Williams, served as a 'Boy' aboard the schooner Sarah Davies at the age of 13.